My heartfelt thanks go to so many for their patience and knowledge to fan the spark into a fire!
Deep appreciation goes to Li He, Chinese Department, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco; Musée Cernuschi, Paris; Dr. Terri Haddix, MD, Renee Slon, RN, Dr. Jan Gurley MD, and to Béatrice Trang, a huge debt; Carla Chemouni, who made it happen; Thiên Ly Buu Tòa and the Cao Dai Temple, the lady in Vientiane, Barbara Serenella, Marion, Warren, Bill, Don Cannon, on computer patrol, Erick Gilbert; Grace Loh, Jean Satzer, Dot Edwards, Barbara McHugh. In Paris, the generosity, wisdom and esprit de mes amies: Anne-Françoise Delbègue for her warmth, Sarah Tarille toujours, la Tunisienne; Gilles Fouquet his excitement, Jean-Damien his support, and Chris. For Jim Frey who spurs me forward, Linda Allen who holds my shakey hands and Laura Hruska who guides them with sure ones. My son Tate Shusei and always, Jun.